New Rules for Garages, Mobile Mechanic Licensees

The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) advises that effective immediately, all commercial garage licensees are required to operate under the new conditions implemented by the Trade and Business Licensing Board on 13 November.

The conditions which apply to new and renewed commercial garage licences, were implemented to align with the conditions of mobile auto mechanic and repair services licences.

The conditions are:

• mechanical work, vehicle storage and business-related activities should be done within the approved property boundaries; and

• public roadways, sidewalks or pedestrian areas should not be obstructed by parking, storing or conducting work on vehicles outside the licensed premises.

Holders of mobile auto mechanic and repair services licences are also reminded to comply with the existing terms and conditions of their licences.

These include:

• conducting only administrative tasks (such as book-keeping, telephone calls, email, fax, etc.) from a residence;

• complying with Department of Environment Health oil guidelines;

• no on-site vehicle bodywork, spray-painting, or mechanical maintenance at a residence. These activities are permitted only at a designated garage;

• no display of advertising signs at premises without Central Planning Authority approval;

• appropriate licences for all employees accordingly;

• no conducting of business with customers at the licensee's residence;

• mechanical work, vehicle storage and business-related activities should be done within the approved property boundaries; and
• public roadways, sidewalks or pedestrian areas should not be obstructed by parking, storing or conducting work on vehicles outside the licensed premises.

Failure to comply with terms and conditions of licences will result in enforcement actions.

For further information, please contact the DCI at 345-945-0943 or email info@dci.gov.ky.